George Rofaiel,
MD, FACS
Languages Spoken: English
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
-
Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Transplantation and Advanced Hepatobiliary Surgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.7/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.7/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.6/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.5/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.7/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
October 10, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
She shared her personal experience as a donor and that really helped us.
UofU Patient
October 03, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
My longest wait between people was about two minutes.
UofU Patient
September 18, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Good experience.
UofU Patient
August 15, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr and staff covered everything I think.
UofU Patient
August 14, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I will always recommend U of U hospital and clinic services to my family and friends
UofU Patient
August 02, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I had an outstanding experience with the doctors. Both Dr Raghavan and Dr Rofaiel were attentive, encouraged questions, and above all I felt like they truly cared, even though I'd just met them. I would stronglyrecommend my friends and family to them
UofU Patient
July 24, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I left there with much more knowledge regarding my procedure.
UofU Patient
July 07, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Its all good
UofU Patient
May 06, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
felt like he was guilting me. shaming me.
UofU Patient
May 06, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Discussions were very clear and to the point. All my questions were answered.
UofU Patient
April 24, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
He was almost 30 minutes late to our telemeeting.
UofU Patient
March 06, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Each member of the team that we visited with took the time to go over all risks in detail and answer all our questions and concerns.
UofU Patient
March 01, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I was made to feel at ease during the visit and I did not feel that there was a time constraint with my interview with each person I talked with. There was a willingness by the providers to give me the time I needed to have all of my questions and concerns answered.
UofU Patient
February 25, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
They were all very helpful and made sure to answer all questions I had
UofU Patient
February 06, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
each Dr that I saw was very good at explaining everything to me. very informative from each specialist.
UofU Patient
January 30, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
The team was exceptional, very organized.
UofU Patient
January 21, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
good
UofU Patient
January 02, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
The care providers were very knowledgeable and were able to assist me with all my needs.
UofU Patient
December 26, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
very thorough with explaining the process being performed.
UofU Patient
December 22, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Everyone I encountered was very helpful and knowledgeable
UofU Patient
December 06, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
everyone went above what I expected
UofU Patient
November 16, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Excellent
UofU Patient
August 25, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I appreciate all the amazing staff and the expertise of those who treated me, especially Dr. Rofaiel.
UofU Patient
August 23, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Rofaiel was extremely professional. he explained things to me in terms I could understand.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
-
Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Transplantation and Advanced Hepatobiliary Surgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates |
Research Interests
- Transplant Outcomes
- Technical Aspects of Organ Transplantation
- Role of Minimally Invasive Techniques in Organ Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Surgery
Education History
| Fellowship | University of Washington Medical Center Adult and Pediatric Multiorgan Transplantation Fellow, 2012 |
| Chief Resident | Cleveland Clinic General Surgery Chief Resident, 2010 |
| Residency | Cleveland Clinic General Surgery Resident, 2009 |
| Internship | Cleveland Clinic General Surgery Intern, 2005 |
| Research Fellow | Duke University Medical Center Research Fellow, 2004 |
| Professional Medical | Cairo University Medicine/Surgery M.B.B.Ch., 2001 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Gilbert Pan, Jeffrey Campsen, Robin D Kim George Rofaiel (2020). Efficacy and utility of robotic single-access bilateral nephrectomy (r-SABN) in end-stage renal disease patients. J Robot Surg.
- Allam SR, Madhrira MM, Memon IA, Tessier J, Johnson JA, Dao A, Rofaiel G (2020). Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome After Kidney Transplantation: Lessons Learned From the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. A Case Series With Literature Review. Transplant Proc, 52(1), 146-152.
- Allam S, Madhrira M, Memon I, Tessier J, Johnson J, Dao A, Rofaiel G (2020). Invasive Mucormycosis in a Renal Transplant Recipient. 97(1), P216.
- Allam SR, Iyamu I, Pan G, Martinez E, Sankarapandian B, Fayek S, Rofaiel G (2019). Management of Bilateral Ureteral Obstruction After Transplantation of Pediatric En Bloc Kidneys, a Case Report and Review of Available Literature. Transplant Direct, 5(7), e466.
- Rofaiel G, Martinez E, Pan G, Sossenheimer M, OHara R, Gallegos J, Box T, Pham T, Campsen J, Goodale M, Kim R (2019). Creation of a Robotically Assisted Terminal Jejunogastrostomy is Safe and Effective in Regaining Antegrade Enteral Bile Duct Access After Live Donor Liver Transplant with Roux Limb.
- Campsen J, Call T, Allen CM, Presson AP, Martinez E, Rofaiel G, Kim RD (2019). Prospective, double-blind, randomized clinical trial comparing an ERAS pathway with ketorolac and pregabalin versus standard of care plus placebo during live donor nephrectomy for kidney transplant. Am J Transplant, 19(6), 1777-1781.
- Fayek SA, Ali MS, Hasham L, Herbert M, Allam SR, Rofaiel G (2018). Expanding the Envelope: Favorable Outcomes Utilizing Kidneys From Small Pediatric Donors (≤ 15 kg). Transplant Proc, 50(10), 3204-3210.
- Nikaein A, Lerman M, Rofaiel G, Allam SR (9/17/18). Single center observation of the role of pre-existing HLA-DP antibodies in humoral rejection following renal transplantation. Transpl Immunol.
- Rofaiel G, Allam S, Ali M, Martinez E, Brower C, Fayek S (7/30/2018). Successful Transplantation of Pediatric Kidneys Despite Vascular Injuries. Cureus.
- Allam SR, Sankarapandian B, Memon IA, Nef PC, Livingston TS, Rofaiel G (2015). Biopsy Induced Arteriovenous Fistula and Venous Stenosis in a Renal Transplant. Case Rep Nephrol, 2015, 313610.
- Rofaiel G (1/1/2011). Biomarkers as Diagnostic and Prognostic Tools in Organ Transplantation. Fortschr Immunitatsforsch.
- Aucejo F, Rofaiel G, Miller C (11/7/2005). Who is at risk for post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders (PTLD) after liver transplantation? J Hepatol.
- Nikaein A, Lerman M, Rofaiel G, Dickerman R, Allam S (In Press). Pre-existing HLA-DP antibodies may be detrimental to renal transplant outcome. (Epub ahead of print) Transpl Immunol.
- Fayek S, Allam S, Sankarapandian B, Memon I, Nef P, Livingston T, Rofaiel G (In Press). Expanding The Envelop: Favorable Outcomes Utilizing Kidneys From Small Pediatric Donors (≤2 years). (Epub ahead of print) Transplant Proc.
- Rofaiel G, Allam S, Ali M, Martinez E, Brower C, Fayek S (In Press). Successful Transplantation of Pediatric Kidneys Despite Vascular Injuries. (Epub ahead of print) Cureus.
Review
Conference Proceedings
- Rofaiel G (2011). Biomarkers as Diagnostic and Prognostic Tools in Organ Transplantation. World Transplant Congress, The Immunology Report 2011.
- Rofaiel G (In Press). Successful Transplantation of Pediatric En Bloc Kidneys with Vascular Injuries. 27th International Congress of the Transplantation Society, Madrid Spain.
Case Report
- Rofaiel G, Allam SR, Ali M, Martinez E, Brower CT, Fayek SA (2018). Successful Transplantation of Pediatric Kidneys Despite Vascular Injuries. Cureus, 10(7), e3073.
- Rofaiel G, Allam S, Ali M, Martinez E, Brower C, Fayek S (7/30/2018). Successful Transplantation of Pediatric Kidneys Despite Vascular Injuries. Cureus.
Abstract
- Rofaiel G, Martinez E, Campse J, Sossenheimer M, Adler D, Gallegos J, Box T, Pham T, OHara R, Hardman R, Kim R (2019). Regaining Endoscopic Access to Roux-En-Y Hepaticojejunostomy after Right Lobe Live Liver Transplant using Robotically Created Jejunogastrostomy [Abstract].
- Rofaiel G, Fayek S (01/01/2018). Bovine Carotid Artery to The Rescue, A Method to Repair Iliac Artery Dissection During a Kidney Transplant [Abstract]. ASTS Winter Symposium 2018-Am J Transplant.
- Fayek S, Rofaiel G (2017). Utilization of Small Pediatric En-bloc Kidney Grafts Allows for Significantly Short Waiting Time and Favorable Outcomes [Abstract]. American Journal of Transplantation.
- Rofaiel G, Rayhill S, Halldorson J, Dick A, Reyes J, Perkins J (2012). HTK and UW are more Cost-Effective than LR for Preservation of Live Donor Kidney Transplants [Abstract]. American Journal of Transplantation.
- Rofaiel G, Reyes J, Rayhill S (2012). Stapled human venous anastomoses may be feasible in Liver Transplantation - a proof of concept study [Abstract]. American Journal of Transplantation.
- Rofaiel G, Langnas A (2012). Outcome of Adult Liver Transplant Patients with Preexisting Portal Vein Thrombosis, a Single Institution Experience [Abstract]. American Journal of Transplantation.
- Rofaiel G, Giangiacomo D, Domen J, Gandy Kl (2003). Syngeneic reconstitution rescues mice that develop severe GVHD after allogeneic reconstitution [Abstract]. Journal of Surgical Research, 114(2), 306.
- Gandy Kl, Giangiacomo D, Rofaiel G, Domen J (2003). The human CD8 alpha transgene does not restore facilitative potential to non-facilitating CD4+ and B220+ cells [Abstract]. American Journal of Transplantation.
Other
- Aucejo F, Rofaiel G, Miller C, Winans C, Fung J (2005). Post-transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorders – Defining the High-risk Liver Transplant Recipients. Transplant Center, Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Global Surgery-Future Directions.
Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast
- Rofaiel G (5/25/2018). Robotic-assisted Liver Surgery Could Drastically Reduce Your Recovery Time [Web]. Salt Lake City: The Scope University of Utah. Available: https://healthcare.utah.edu/the-scope/shows.php?shows=0_utjmz59y.
- Rofaiel G, Fayek S (5/1/2018). Successful Transplantation of Pediatric En Bloc Kidneys with Vascular Inguries [Web]. The Transplantation Society.
- Fayek S, Rofaeil G (1/1/2018). Robotic Assisted Uretal Re-Implantation Post-Kidney Transplant [Video]. Winter Symposium.
- Rofaiel G (9/14/2017). Selena Gomez Undergoes Kidney Transplant- A pop star with North Texas ties is bringing attention to a disease that's rarely in the spotlight. [Web]. North Texas: MSNBC5.
- Rofaiel G (3/29/2017). Family Who Donated Teen Daughter’s Organs to Speak at April 6 Donate Life Month Event- Event aims to encourage organ donor registration [Web]. Medical City News Room.
- Rofaiel G (2/13/2017). Two DFW Hospitals Make Best Organ Transplant Outcome List [Web]. D Healthcare Magazine.
- Rofaiel G (2/10/2017). Robotic kidney transplant: Hospital uses new technology for surgery [Web]. Fort Worth Business Press.
- Rofaiel G (7/26/2016). Plaza Medical’s transplant success helps bring state meeting to Fort Worth. [Web]. Fort Worth Business Press.
- Rofaiel G (01/01/2016). Arlington Police Officer Donated Kidney to Complete Stranger Donation Called “Height of Grace,” Starts Good Samaritan Kidney Swap Chain At Plaza Medical Center in Fort Worth [Web]. MSNBC Channel5.
- Rofaiel G (10/1/2015). Southlake Woman is Recipient of Plaza Medical Center’s 100th Kidney Transplant [Web]. Medical City Newsroom.
- Rofaiel G (9/1/2015). Veteran’s Day Has Special Meaning for Kidney Transplant Recipient [Web]. Medical City Newsroom.
- Rofaiel G (9/1/2015). The Great Kidney Swap [Web]. DFWHC Interlocutor.
- Rofaiel G (6/1/2015). Transplantation: Giving a chance at new life [Web]. Fort Worth Business Press.
- Rofaiel G (01/01/2015). Kidney donation chain saves Fort Worth man's life [Web]. ABC News (WFAA8).
Global Impact
Education History
| Professional Medical | Cairo University Medicine/Surgery M.B.B.Ch. |
